Friend has delayed shipments of its AI-powered necklace until Q3, as CEO Avi Schiffman emphasized the importance of refining the product design before manufacturing. He mentioned, 'As much as I would liked to have shipped in Q1 of this year, I still have refinements to do, and unfortunately you can only start manufacturing electronics when you are 95% done with your design.' This highlights the company's commitment to quality and preparation prior to mass production.
Despite the mixed reception of Friend's web platform hosting AI chatbots, Schiffman expressed pride in the experiment's overall experience: 'We're glad that millions got to play around with what I believe to be the most realistic chatbot out there. This has really proven our internal ability to manage traffic, and has really taught us a lot about digital companionship.' His focus has pivoted back to hardware development after this phase.
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